Jul 18, 2024 · Japanese spiraea (Spiraea japonica) is considered invasive in Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Virginia. It can seed easily, take over natural areas, and prevent native plants from thriving.

Spiraea / spaɪˈriːə /, [1] sometimes spelled spirea in common names, and commonly known as meadowsweets or steeplebushes, is a genus of about 80 to 100 species [2] of shrubs in the family Rosaceae. They are native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere, with the greatest diversity in …

Mar 25, 2025 · Spiraea, commonly mis-spelt as spirea, are quick-growing deciduous shrubs grown mainly for their attractive flowers in spring or summer. Flowers are borne in profusion and in heads or clusters made up of many tiny blooms, which are white, pink or purple in colour.

Spirea is easy to grow in nearly any garden. It's hardy in USDA zones 4-8, with many selections expanding that to 3-9. It is tolerant of a wide range of conditions, including poor soil, heat, cold, humidity, drought and urban pollution. Not only is spirea low-maintenance, but it also attracts butterflies and other insect pollinators.

Apr 25, 2022 · Spirea is the common name for a group of flowering woody shrubs in the Spiraea genus, widely appreciated for their many outstanding qualities in the garden and landscape. Several species and their hybrids offer multiple seasons of interest with clusters of pretty pink, purple, red, or white flowers, color-changing foliage, and beautiful forms ...

Noted for its dazzling foliage, Spiraea betulifolia ‘Tor’ (Birchleaf Spirea) is a compact, rounded, deciduous shrub with multi-season interest. In late spring to early summer, a profusion of small, flat clusters of tiny white flowers cover the foliage of birch-like, dark green leaves.

Like hydrangea, rhododendron, and lilac, spirea (or spiraea) has joined the ranks as one of the most popular flowering shrubs for the home garden. Their long-lasting blooms and ability to serve a variety of landscape functions — from mass plantings and perennial borders to groundcovers and informal hedges — have made them a staple in ...

A very tidy and compact deciduous shrub with round clusters of vibrant purple-red buds that open to bright cerise-colored flowers. Blooms flush continuously from summer into fall, offset by the rich purple new foliage that emerges throughout the growing season, aging to a deep green. Perfect for low borders, edging pathways, or container plantings.

Mar 27, 2023 · Novice and experienced gardeners alike love spirea bushes (Spiraea) for their eye-catching beauty, fast growth rate, hardiness, and ease of care. Spirea shrubs are deciduous shrubs that can be divided into two categories: spring blooming and summer blooming.

Sep 23, 2023 · You gotta love how birchleaf spirea, Spiraea betulifolia, grows as a perennial in the USDA Hardiness Zones that may experience -40°F temperatures in the winter. And the way that it produces copious clusters of blooms all spring, attractive green or yellow leaves in summer, and a kaleidoscope of colorful foliage in autumn is also sure to be ...